News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Liberty, NC discussed on Feb. 6 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Huber Heights Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crimes Involving at Least 44 Victims

News Release: DAYTON, Ohio - A Huber Heights, Ohio, man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to crimes related to creating hundreds of images and videos of child pornography by victimizing children as young as 8 years old over a 15-year period.


News Release: A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned an indictment yesterday charging Kevin Breslin, 56, of Hoboken, New Jersey, and KBWB Operations, LLC, doing business as Atrium Health and Senior Living (Atrium) in Park Ridge, New Jersey, with a scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid in connection with the delivery of or payment for health care benefits, items, or services.


Transportation Department discusses Amendment of Class E Airspace; Minocqua-Woodruff, WI on Feb. 6

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks at a Rules Committee meeting on H.R. 185, a bill to End the Cruel International Travel COVID Shot Mandate...


FEMA Awards Rhode Island Over $2 Million for COVID Quarantine Shelter Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the costs of providing quarantine housing to the public and to homeless populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Seiad Valley, California, has been sentenced in federal court to 24 months of imprisonment followed by one year of supervised release on his conviction for violating federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 1) Wildwood TH outside the Monument, 2) Upper Liberty Cap TH on Rim Rock Drive. Amenities. 2 listed. Parking - Auto, Trailhead. * Location: Two access points: ** (1) Wildwood Trailhead. *** from the west entrance, turn right onto Highway 340 (going east); continue 6.5 miles (10.5...




USDA Helps Strengthen School Meal Programs in Puerto Rico

Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 7, 2023 To address food insecurity in Puerto Rico and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Puerto Rico from 17%...


DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

IIJA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington Wildlife Resource Management grant opened on Feb. 7.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Export Sales to Japan and Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Membership Nominations discussed on Feb. 6 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Scott: 'Committee should work to facilitate a bipartisan regulatory framework' for digital-asset regulation

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, a ranking member on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, said that working to develop a framework for the regulation of digital assets is one of his top priorities for this Congressional session.


DOI-BLM grant application closes on April 10

FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Wildlife Program grant opened on Feb. 7.


Federal Jury Convicts Palm Beach Resident of Defrauding Cystic Fibrosis Nonprofit

News Release: MIAMI - Following a trial in West Palm Beach federal court, a jury found Elizabeth Genna Suarez, formerly known as “Elizabeth Mirson Suit," 34, guilty of wire fraud.


USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism grant opened on Feb. 7.